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How to Host a Fantastic Online End of Year Party for Your Team
Tips & Resources to Help You Celebrate in Style
In 2020, everyone deserves a year-end party. But with a pandemic, restrictions on gathering, and a remote lifestyle, you might be left wondering how to organize an online party your team will enjoy. If there’s one thing 2020 has revealed to employees and managers alike, it’s that online events run better if you respect the differences that come with the digital medium. In this article, we’ll cover a few key principles for hosting excellent online parties, and end with specific suggestions on activities to incorporate into your event.
Make Sure Your Party Structure Dovetails with Your Party’s Purpose
Why are you throwing this year-end party? Your online event should be structured with your purpose in mind. Do you want to give people a chance to talk in a relaxed setting? Will you hand out formal awards and recognition? Or do you simply want an opportunity to do something nice for a team that stepped up during a challenging year?
Each of these purposes lends itself to different structures. If you want to hold space for your team to talk, then you’ll want an online room where everyone has the power to…
